Diwali 2024: Day 1 Dhanteras celebration 

DIWALI 2024: DAY 1 DHANTERAS CELEBRATION

Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi is the most important festival of India which is celebrated across the country.

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It is first day first day of five days long Diwali festivities.

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On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea.

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Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kubera who is the God of wealth, is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi..

As per Drik Panchang, this year, the sacred festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated on October 29, 2024.

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Trayodashi Tithi Begins October 29, 2024 – 10:31 PM Trayodashi Tithi Ends October 30, 2024 – 01:15 PM

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Pradosh Kaal October 29, 05:38 PM to 08:13 PM Vrishabh Kaal October 29, 06:31 PM to 08:27 PM

Puja Muhurat October 29, 2024 – 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM

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The gold, silver, and household items, are purchased on this day.

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